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For more than 40 years, the American Cancer Society has hosted the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November. American Cancer Society (cancer.org/ cancer/risk-prevention/tobacco.html): The American Cancer Society outlines steps to take to quit smoking and provides smoking cessation programs, resources, and support that can increase the chances of quitting successfully. To learn about the available tools, call 1-800-227- 2345 or use the website’s live chat option. (Defense Heath Agency graphic by Kim Farcot)
Help available for anyone who wants to stop smoking
By Aime Lykins, PSNS & IMF Public Affairs | Nov. 30, 2023
Quitting tobacco use is a great way to improve overall health, both internally and externally. However, stopping tobacco use can be challenging because nicotine, a chemical in tobacco, is highly addictive and is one of the...
A group of PSNS & IMF Sailors and military veterans prepare to hoist a new American flag near the State Street Gate Entrance at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bremerton, Wash. Nov. 9, 2023, during a special Veterans Day flag-replacement ceremony hosted by the Veterans Employee Resource Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Ben Hutto)
Shipyard employees participate in special Veterans Day flag-replacement ceremony
By Ben Hutto, PSNS & IMF Public Affairs | Nov. 29, 2023
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility held a ceremony to celebrate and recognize Veterans Day, November 9 on the roof of Building 850.The event, hosted by the Veterans Employee Resource Group,...
Project team members (from left) include: Gerald Centeno, electronics engineer, Code 290, Combat Systems Engineering & Planning; Emily Saito, electronics engineer, NUWC Division, Keyport; Nick Jones, cell manager, Code 1010, Reactor Systems; Tommy Kidwell, electrical inspector, Code 720, Lifting and Handling Quality Assurance, Testing and Training; Adam Hocutt, technical project manager, NUWC Division, Keyport; and Jason Brandt, electronics engineer, NUWC Division, Keyport. (U.S Navy photo)
Collaboration leads to 'K-circuit' innovation
By Aime Lykins, PSNS & IMF Public Affairs | Nov. 29, 2023
Knowledge sharing, high-velocity learning and technical innovation are essential elements of the U.S. Navy’s “Get Real, Get Better” initiative. This means bringing together the top minds from among the Naval Sea Systems...
Approximately 26 percent of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility’s workforce are veterans. From battlefields to battalions, skies to seas, each veteran carries knowledge and experiences that help shape their civilian work. For some, their work at PSNS & IMF is an extension of their service. For others, it's an opportunity to try a new career field while continuing their service to the nation. Pictured here are (top left to right) Paul Silivelio, U.S. Marine Corps, 14 years, Marine Machinery Supervisor, Shop 38, Marine Machinist; Leslie Churchill, U.S. Navy, 24 years; Marine Machinery Supervisor, Shop 38, Marine Machinist; Daniel Trout, U.S. Navy, 5 years, Mechanic, Shop 52, Regional Calibration; Rozy Castellanos, U.S. Navy, 24 years, Career Counselor, Command Career Center; (bottom left to right) Jim Cook, U.S. Navy, 23 years, Division Head, Code 1101, Executive Support Staff; and Robin Lee, U.S. Marine Corps, 4 years, Graphic Designer, Code 1160, Public Affairs Office.
PSNS & IMF veterans reflect on how military service informs their work at the shipyard
By PSNS & IMF Public Affairs | Nov. 16, 2023
Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, is an occasion to thank and honor all those who served honorably in the military — both the living and those who have passed — whether in wartime or peace. The day is largely...
PSNS & IMF Employee Notification System graphic (PSNS & IMF graphic by Scott Hansen)
Winter weather can bring delayed starts, curtailment
By Ben Hutto, PSNS & IMF Public Affairs | Nov. 16, 2023
As the threat of inclement weather begins to rise so do questions of curtailment. A curtailment due to snow or other extreme weather or emergency situations can result in non-critical operations being curtailed for safety,...
According to the CDC, about 255,000 women get breast cancer and 42,000 women die from the disease each year. Learn about risks, symptoms, screenings, and diagnosis here: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/breastcancerawareness/. (Defense Health Agency graphic by Kim Farcot)
Self-screening key to early detection of breast cancer
By Aime Lykins, PSNS & IMF Public Affairs | Nov. 16, 2023
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, held annually in October, aims to promote screening and prevention of the disease. Known best for its pink theme color, the observance features a number of campaigns and programs focusing on...
Joe Fenske, division head, Code 135, Non-Destructive Testing Division, talks with job seekers Oct. 20, 23, during the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility Hiring Fair at the Kitsap Conference Center in downtown Bremerton, Washington. The goal for this hiring event was to find more skilled trade employees for the command's production shops. (U.S Navy Photo by Wendy Hallmark)
More than 300 job offers extended during two-day shipyard hiring fair at the Kitsap Conference Center
By Ben Hutto, PSNS & IMF Public Affairs | Oct. 31, 2023
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility held a two-day hiring fair at the Kitsap Conference Center in downtown Bremerton Oct. 20- 21. Approximately 1,300 job seekers came through the doors, resulting in...
Capt. JD Crinklaw, commander, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, visits with Sailors and civilian employees in the electronics shop Oct. 16, 2023, during a visit to PSNS & IMF Detachment Everett. Crinklaw also met with senior leaders to discuss daily operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Scott Hansen)
Capt. JD Crinklaw spends a day meeting with leaders at Detachment Everett and talking with the workforce
By Ben Hutto, PSNS & IMF Public Affairs | Oct. 26, 2023
Capt. JD Crinklaw, commander, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, visited PSNS & IMF Detachment Everett Oct.16 to meet with leadership and present awards to the Sailors and civilians for their...
BIPOC Employee Resource Group co-leads Ashley Jackson, left, and Taylor Lindbom, middle, visit with Anti-Harassment and Discrimination Team co-lead Merritt Boggess Oct. 11, 2023, after receiving Special Achievement Awards in the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility Auditorium, in Bremerton, Washington. (U.S. Navy photo by Wendy Hallmark)
Command honors ERG leaders for their achievements
By Aime Lykins, PSNS & IMF Public Affairs | Oct. 26, 2023
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility honored 24 Employee Resource Group co-leads with Special Achievement Awards Oct. 11 for their support of command goals and employees.The co-leads were joined by...
Additional parking is now available to eligible Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility employees at the recently opened Parking Lot H on Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton, Washington. (U.S.Navy photo by Jeb Fach)
New NBK parking lot available to shipyard employees
By Ben Hutto, PSNS & IMF Public Affairs | Oct. 24, 2023
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility has another parking lot for shipyard employees wishing to park on Naval Base Kitsap.Parking Lot H, located on U Street across from the former Samuel Adams...
Capt. Mark Schuchmann, business and strategic planning officer, Code 1200, Business and Strategic Planning Office, speaks to Industry Day participants Oct. 5, 2023, at the Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport, Wash. (U.S.Navy photo by Max Maxfield)
Event helps shipyard connect with potential vendors
By Max Maxfield, PSNS & IMF Public Affairs | Oct. 18, 2023
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility hosted an Industry Day event Oct. 5 at the Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport, Wash., to educate contractors who may not be currently bidding on contracts regarding...
USS Scranton (SSN 756) begins an eight-month availability Aug. 23, 2023, inside a floating dry dock at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego. Between 400 and 500 PSNS & IMF personnel are assisting with the availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Sheri Vollmuth)
USS Scranton begins availability: Eight-month DSRA to be performed inside floating dry dock at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego
By Max Maxfield, PSNS & IMF Public Affairs | Oct. 16, 2023
USS Scranton (SSN 756) recently entered a floating dry dock at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego to begin an eight-month Drydocking Selected Restricted Availability. The work is being performed by Puget Sound Naval Shipyard...
Employees signed and placed Hard Hats on banners during a Hard Hats for Hope event held by Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility ERG groups Sept. 20, 2023, in Bremerton, Washington. Signing and placing a hard hat on the banner signifies a pledge to commit to helping themselves by reaching out and asking for support when needed, offering to connect others to resources when they need support, promoting the importance of mental health, well-being and self-care and ending the stigma of suicide through education, conversations and engagement. (U.S Navy Photo by Wendy Hallmark)
Command Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month activities designed to offer support, foster community
By Aime Lykins, PSNS & IMF Public Affairs | Oct. 4, 2023
During the month of September, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility observed Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month with activities that engaged members of the workforce by offering community...
Mike Taylor, fire prevention engineering technician, Code 980M.5, Facility Management and Fire Prevention Program, answers questions for employees Oct. 12, 2022, during a Fire Prevention Week open house. (U.S. Navy photo by Wendy Hallmark)
Annual event to highlight fire safety at home, work
By Ben Hutto, PSNS & IMF Public Affairs | Oct. 2, 2023
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility will observe National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 11, 2023, with an open house at Fire Station 28.The open house is designed to build awareness and help employees...
A driver enters Parking Garage 1140 on Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton, Washington, Sept. 8, 2023. Alternate parking is available for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility workers on the top three levels. (U.S. Navy photo by Wendy Hallmark)
Alternate spots available in Parking Garage 1140
By Ben Hutto, PSNS & IMF Public Affairs | Sept. 28, 2023
In response to the results of the most recent transportation survey, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility is continuing to find ways to help employees utilize alternate commuting solutions and...
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